Any news regarding an updated RB-5?

[mes]

As there are some guys around who seem to be up to date about K's release schedule.
Might we expect an updated version of the Ultima including the new rear suspension and maybe with the steering issues fixed?
Although I am very eager to buy the D2, I might stay with Kyosho if I wouldn't have to collect the individual items but could buy a complete kit...

[RSharpy]

I have been informed that Kyosho will be bringing a kit out with the new rear end but i'm not sure when.. TBH i'm quite happy with the origional rear end on the tracks we race on here in the UK. However I will give the new rear end a go if AC brought a rear tower out for it..

What are the steering issues you mentioned?

[mes]

A lack of steering; in Germany we are not allowed to solve this problem with spikes, Schumacher Stagger Rib are the most extreme tyres allowed on the front end. Thus Supergregs's need for the brass bulkhead...

[RSharpy]

Do you have your camber links set to kit?

[mes]

I do not have a 2wd yet. I only had the opportunity once to drive Supergreg's Ultima (outdoors with an indoor setup). I was surprised about the way it felt, my last 2wd being a Cougar 2, which felt much more 'alive'. But Kai had some steering issues indoors as well. Highjumper's hints improved the issue, but apparently didn't completely solve the problem.
For that reason, I would like a (metric) 2wd buggy that has lots of - or at least enough- steering right out of the box. I just have to chose between the nice aluminum chassis D2 and the maybe more practical (as I have a Lazer) solution, the RB5...

[sparrow.2]

Originally Posted by mes

A lack of steering; in Germany we are not allowed to solve this problem with spikes, Schumacher Stagger Rib are the most extreme tyres allowed on the front end. Thus Supergregs's need for the brass bulkhead...

Schumacher staggers only work on carpet and astroturf (Kunstrasen)

You want to try some Proline PL-8175M3 4-Ribs and then look here for setups.
You could also try asking Olli Prüssmann next time you see him at a race. His RB5 is usually very quick but he uses the new rear end.

Viel Spaß

[mes]

Thank you very much!
As I do not have a 2wd yet, I will forward your suggestion to Supergreg (and beg him to have a try with his Ultima without crashing it this time ).

Danke nochmal!

[dave p hall]

i found mine oversteered,until i trimed off outer two row's of spike'swill be intresting to see what's in the pipe line